36 but the Lord, who ^abrought you up from the land of Egypt with great power and ^ban outstretched arm, ^cHim you shall fear, Him you shall worship, and to Him you shall offer sacrifice.  ‡

37 And the statutes, the ordinances, the law, and the commandment which He wrote for you, ^ayou shall be careful to observe forever; you shall not fear other gods.  ‡

39 But the Lord your God you shall fear; and He will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

40 However they did not obey, but they followed their former rituals.